I am thinking that I should trade him to a cheaper more bye-friendly player but I am interested in understanding why his scoring has been so shit first. Is he likely to get his mojo back on, or is it time to cut my losses. It would be handy to use his diminishing cash in other ways.

I didn't consider it until I read his name here that maybe Idris to Joey Manu is a good trade. I always thought about going down instead of slightly going up. I mean for starters it's only 9k spent for someone who is assured a lengthy run given what's happened to SKD so I get a new cash cow and a decent bye player.

I am thinking that I should trade him to a cheaper more bye-friendly player but I am interested in understanding why his scoring has been so shit first. Is he likely to get his mojo back on, or is it time to cut my losses. It would be handy to use his diminishing cash in other ways.

Well he only got 32 minutes against the Storm so his minutes were down and they were getting towelled up to start the game. I don't think his scoring has been that bad though. Last 3 scores are 40, 53 and 26. Not that bad but by all means if you feel you benefit more from getting him out for someone like Nathan Brown then go for it.

I am thinking that I should trade him to a cheaper more bye-friendly player but I am interested in understanding why his scoring has been so shit first. Is he likely to get his mojo back on, or is it time to cut my losses. It would be handy to use his diminishing cash in other ways.

Has his scoring really been that shit? Last week he went off for a HIA and the Dragons got destroyed by the Storm wingers so the middle forwards didn't have much to do. The week before that he scored 53 which is higher than the average of every single other FRF except Fifita. He is still the second highest averaging FRF. I'm not seeing a need for crisis.

Only 11k so not alot of wiggle roomAnyone see anything? Kelly and Elgey obviously could be used.

I decided to get fair dinkum on your team. I think you need to beef up the bye rounds starting now. Every trade need to either a Rabbit, Eel, Bulldog or Rooster that will score you big points. The origin players and those not playing R12 are the first to go.

Fifi > Graham/Tolman. Vaughan > Brown

Gives you a little cash. Next week, keep the same strategy in mind. If the fantasy gods stick with you, you'll have a great R12 team and a better scoring side.

I know Kahu isn't the most attractive option but he does do the goalkicking. The Broncos like scoring tries & are also inclined to take early penalties & kick for goal. So I think that's at least 10 points via goal kicking. Then if he can get some attacking plays & even chip in with a try himself he could go ok. I'm debating this myself & still not sure.

Dunno if I see SKD returning anytime soon though. Could be worth a gamble.

Yeah like surmo just posted, his scoring has actually been pretty crap so it is a gamble but he looms as a cash cow option anyway. More experience he gets, the higher his involvement could raise. I consider it a better option than sitting around hoping someone like John Folau or Curtis Scott gets a run. Manu will be playing for the foreseeable future, has good byes and all it takes is another big attacking game with a try or two to send his BE plummeting again.

Feline, do not trade Vaughan. His last score was due to HIA only like 3 mins into his second stint. Then he only returned with 3 mins to play totalling 32 mins. U look through most middle forwards against the storm and they all score shit. The storm spread the ball from side to side limiting tackles then because the storm are good it limits attacking opportunities too. Be very surprised if he doesn't score 50 this week.

I know we've been focusing on Frawley with Reynolds out but how do we think Mbye will go. With Frawley organising, Mbye will be left to unleash his running game. He's ok priced @ 317k with a b/e of 43 so if not this week he could be a cheap 2nd half if you can't stretch to the big money halves. Thoughts.

@White Lightning wrote:I know Kahu isn't the most attractive option but he does do the goalkicking. The Broncos like scoring tries & are also inclined to take early penalties & kick for goal. So I think that's at least 10 points via goal kicking. Then if he can get some attacking plays & even chip in with a try himself he could go ok. I'm debating this myself & still not sure.

At least 10 points via goal kicking? A week? That would mean Broncos get five tries and score a minimum of 30 points.That has only happened twice so far this season, what makes you think they're suddenly going to score a lot more points, especially considering origin is coming up and they will be depleted for at least one round.

They are averaging 24 points a game. No way Kahu will get "at least 10 points via goal kicking" each week.He's only got 10 or more points twice this season from goal-kicking and has scored under 15 points three times so far this season.

I do not think he is a viable option, he will do you more harm than good.